Pomperaug's Dylan McAllister, center, is brought down by Immaculate's Darel Bowman, left, and Nick Costa, right, during their game at Immaculate High School on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.
Photo: Jason Rearick

Pomperaug's Eric Beatty, left, congratulates his teammate Dana Gramolini after Gramolini scores a touchdown as Seamus Conway, right, joins in during their game against Immaculate at Immaculate High School on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.
Photo: Jason Rearick

DANBURY -- After the Pomperaug defense forced Immaculate into a three-and-out to start Saturday's game, Pomperaug quarterback Eric Beatty hit Dana Gramolini on an 11-yard touchdown early in the first quarter.

It was the only pass Beatty would complete the entire game. And that hardly mattered.

Pomperaug blew open a 36-point lead by halftime and went on to roll the winless Mustangs, 43-6, on Saturday afternoon at Immaculate High.

"We tried to keep Immaculate honest," said Pomperaug coach Dave Roach. "We played our game, ran the ball a lot, and tried to get Beatty a few throws."

Immaculate quarterback Pat Fahey missed the game due to illness. Freshman Darel Bowman started in his place and was the catalyst for the Mustangs' only scoring drive. Bowman broke free for an 18-yard gain in the third quarter, which set up a 1-yard touchdown plunge for sophomore fullback Steven Ghossaini.

Bowman adds to a core of young players who follow the leadership of senior captain Isiah McCorkle.

"Isiah's leadership has been extraordinary," added Pinabell. "He's a great model for this young group."

Pomperaug (3-0) rotated several players in the backfield throughout the game. Dylan McAllister, Andrew Reel, Matt Paola and Bobby Tzepos all scored rushing touchdowns while Gramolini added a 27-yard pick-six in the first quarter.

Immaculate, which drops to 0-3, faces New Milford this Thursday. The Wave are 0-2 heading into today's game with Joel Barlow (noon at Brookfield High).

"We look at every week the same way," explains Pinabell. "We are going into our next game as the underdog again, and we look forward to the challenge of facing New Milford."